Church Library & Resources
At AUUC, we have books available for borrowing by readers of all ages. We currently welcome donations of new or gently-used books that might be of interest to our community. If you are looking to share popular fiction books, there is a Little Free Library located in our garden that might be a good place for your book to find a new reader.
Adult Library
The main library is located just inside the main doors in the cabinets on the left. Books donated by AUUC members and friends will help you in your spiritual search for truth and meaning. These include nonfiction, fiction, biographies/memoirs, and even some young adult titles.
Currently employing a classic process, checking out a book is as easy as writing your name on the card located your selected book’s back pocket. Leave this card in the wooden card holder on the counter. When you return your book, slip the card back into the card holder.
You may see some books labeled with a spine sticker to indicate additional categories of interest. See the image below for examples:
Children’s Library for All Ages
Located inside AUUC’s Sanctuary, the Children’s Library for All Ages has a collection of 500+ picture books available for check-out. Many of these books have been used in children’s spiritual development classes or in the Time for All Ages portion of our Sunday services.
The books are organized by our newly adopted UU values, color-coded, and numbered by 10’s from 10 – 80. Thinking of our colorful AUUC bookmarks, you’ll be able to browse through books related to specific UU values. Each book has a specific color tape placed on the spine that coordinates with the bookmark colors and UU values.
For example, books related to justice are in the yellow section with the #40. Environmental books are in the orange section, honoring the web of life with the #50. Two additional colors, silver and black, indicate books about spiritual teachings & beliefs (silver, #20) and a small collection of novels for youth (black, #80).
To borrow books to enjoy at home, use the clipboard and sign-out sheet to sign your name and book titles. When you return your books, cross out your name and place the book in the appropriate colored bin.
Reading Lists
You might be interested in joining our Women’s Book Discussion Group, Poetry Group, or Banned Book Club.
You might also find your next read in one of these lists we maintain: